Bio 105: Introductory Biology

Course Description:

An introduction to basic biological principles with emphasis on topics and issues of current interest and applications of biology related to the medical, ethical, and social dilemmas of humans integration with the biosphere. The required laboratory will stress the process of science and exposure to living organisms. Topics to be considered are structure, function, and metabolism of cells, genetics, impact of molecular biology and genetic engineering, plants, animals, diversity, and evolution. This course consists of four units (with an exam after each unit.)

At Sibley-Ocheyedan, students can earn dual credit (high school science credit) as well as college credit through Northwest Iowa Community College.